2025 ATO Graduate Program – Design

Join an award-winning grad program

At the ATO, you'll do work you can't do anywhere else. Work that is meaningful, diverse and makes a difference to all Australians. As a grad, you’ll get the opportunity to work with different areas to identify their needs and develop effective solutions to support business outcomes. 

Build a career that makes a difference to the lives of all Australians. 

Be part of team that:

• combats crime and fraud
• creates and delivers programs to support the community, and
• protects the data of millions of people.

The ATO Graduate Program will bring out the best in you and help you launch your career. 

Graduate program salary and super

Once you complete the program, you’ll advance to the next APS level, and get a pay rise! Your salary will be $78,290, plus 15.4% super and, as an APS4 officer within the ATO, you can earn up to $84,971, plus 15.4% super.

What we provide 

• an extensive 12-month program
• challenging work rotations to develop your skills and explore different areas of interest
• dedicated training and development opportunities
• a Career Development Manager to support you throughout the year
• a competitive starting salary package of more than $77,000 (including super)
• work-life balance including flexible working arrangements and generous leave entitlements
• hybrid workplace arrangements
• an inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• an excellent social and networking base with fellow graduates.

What you’ll do

At the ATO, we strive to design solutions that turn problems upside down, building cutting-edge systems that engage, and make it easier to do the right thing. As a Design graduate, you’ll work with leading industry leaders to tackle challenges and provide solutions to support outcomes helping the Australian community. You’ll be part of a globally recognised, leading design capability. Our program offers an opportunity for you to contribute to the development of user-focused products and services, using robust design tools. 

You could:   

• deliver a range of design services through design thinking and apply design principles to achieve outcomes
• provide sound advice and recommendations supporting business decisions
• build and maintain relationships with a range of stakeholders to contribute to the delivery of tailored business outcomes.

You’ll receive tailored training and mentoring from subject matter experts to enable you to reach your full potential.  

Who you are  

We’re looking for people with curious minds, who can demonstrate a passion for Australian Government initiatives, enjoy outside the box thinking, sharing ideas and building relationships. If this sounds like you, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you. 

Who can apply 

To be eligible to apply, you must have completed your university degree within the last five years or be in your final year of study. At the time of commencing our program, you must have completed all your course requirements. 

The program starts in February 2025. You must be an Australian citizen and willing to undergo police, character and health checks as required.

Next steps 

If this sounds like the perfect opportunity to you, we encourage you to apply today.

Applications close 11 April 2024. 

To find out more visit ato.gov.au/grads.